Guess it’s been ages since I have visited my own blog :)
Been busy, hell yeah!! A lot has happened in past 1 year. Today after a long time, I want to pen down some thoughts.
I feel amazingly calm right now. In my head there is a profound silence with absolutely no chaos, which is indeed rare :)
So amongst other things, I have joined Teach for India. It was 'at the spur of a moment' decision.
So last month, we had a training institute for 5 weeks in Pune. It was the most amazing, overwhelming experience of my life. Meeting so many people from varied backgrounds but sharing the same passion was awe inspiring. I was floored by their humility and commitment to the cause.
The best part was summer school. Imagine 15 kids and 1 didi, trying her hand at all the techniques that she had learnt at the institute, it was quite a sight :)
The whole experience had made me realize the power of a teacher, their capability to transform the lives of so many kids. A teacher can see through his/her children, can unleash their potential, give them the power to dream and achieve the impossible.
I remember Nabil, one of the most unresponsive kids of my class. He troubled me the most and never paid attention in the class. But at the last day of the school, he came back 4 times, hugged me and cried!! On my way back, I had tears in my eyes, and that was “the moment” for me.
Now I am about to start my journey. I will be teaching for 2 years in a low income school. I feel apprehensive, nervous and jittery but at the same time am excited and happy. The onus lies on me and my co fellows to make this movement a success!
I am glad I joined teach for India, for I think this is the best decision I have made in my life.
Amen!!
And I can't really sign off without quoting a few lines :)
"I hope you still feel small when you stand besides the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance"
